Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 November 2025. It was answered by Josh Simons (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Digital Technology: Identity Cards
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 10 November 2025 to Question 85830 on Digital Technology: Identity Cards, whether the House of Commons will be required to undertake digital right to work checks on newly elected hon. Members.
- Answer
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In order to be eligible to stand for election to the House of Commons, a candidate is already required by law to be a British citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland, or an eligible Commonwealth citizen. This requirement is made clear in Electoral Commission guidance.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 92618
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Digital technology Identity cards Members
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- 2025-11-26 16:42:53 +0000
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